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6 Packing Tips To Steal From the Louis Vuitton Fall 2012 Show

While yesterday's extravagant, travel-themed Louis Vuitton show may have been geared toward international jet setters and their hefty wallets, it also surfaced some useful packing tips that could come in handy, no matter your destination or mode of transportation.

Twitter was, well, atwitter yesterday morning with cheery, "All aboard" and "First class!" status updates as the fashion crowd took in Louis Vuitton's spectacle of a Fall 2012 show. Against backdrop built to resemble a Paris train station, a two-car Vuitton train pulled out into the center of the runway, blowing off steam all along the way. One by one, the models got up from their first class seats, descended the train steps and made their way down the runway. The rich, jewel-tone multi ayers, swirly printed suits, embellished separates and double breasted coats with gem-encrusted buttons glittered, while inspiration for a putting together a stylish and efficient travel wardrobe shone through. Here, a few handy packing ideas:

1. Don't worry about over-packing. Continuing with the train 'n' travel motif, all of the Vuitton models were trailed by a porter carrying two to three bags each. (The show had a '30s vibe, so Marc was probably not taking into all of the excess baggage charges the airlines now rack up.) This is an image to keep in mind the next time you're frantically shoving things in your suitcase (whether they are covered with the LV logo or not) and debating what to bring. Just think: Marc Jacobs himself gave me permission to pack a few extra pairs of shoes, at least.

2. Pack a pair of skinny pants. You can always wear them under your skirts or dresses--like almost all of the models did--if it gets too cold at night.

3. Remember your cardigan. Planes, trains and automobile rides with controlling besties in the driver's seat can get cold!4. Skip the jewelry and try a sparkly top instead. Bracelets and necklaces can be heavy to cart around--plus, they're fragile too. If you're going out for a nice dinner, an embellished top--like this vest emblazoned with reflective appliques--can dress up your look just as easily.5. Bring a red dress. You'll look dramatic and glamorous in photos, even if you're having burgers and fries from the drive-thru with your sister. Seriously!6. Never, ever leave home without your sunglasses. Or, it seems, your hat. Even if you're just going to your grandmother's house for the weekend, chances are you'll find a need for them at some point. Meanwhile, every look sent down today's Louis Vuitton runway featured a big, floppy topper (not unlike those Marc Jacobs' pimp hats!) which means we'll start seeing a lot of fancy headwear out, no matter the time, place or weather.

Pretty transporting--badum-bum--stuff, right? To see the entire Louis Vuitton Fall 2012 collection, skip on over to style.com, but then come back and weigh in on the show. Which look do you love? Which one would you like to see up-close?